In a universe where the descendants of Neanderthals dominate access to technology, half-Neanderthal Patch and her brother have inherited an old space hauler and a mountain of debt. As they scramble to ward off debt collectors, Patch faces danger from another source: enforcers hunting runaway slaves—like Patch.Born a slave, Patch is determined never again to let anyone control her fate. Armed with determination, wry humor, and healthy skepticism, Patch confronts pirates and scoundrels, religious intolerance and her own self-doubt, navigating between cultures as she sails her ship between worlds. If you loved Firefly and Star Wars, you'll love the SparrowHawk books.Acclaim for the Sparrowhawk books: "Strap in behind Kojo and Patch and enjoy the ride. It's like getting a second life to experience a career as an interstellar smuggler!" - Douglas Phillips, author of Quantum Space